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tonight at the final debate between obama and romney, the subject, afghanistan, libya, iran, your world. >>> political poll position. the race is tightening with 15 days before america votes. latest numbers ahead. >>> and lance armstrong speaks out for the first time about the turmoil he has faced over the past few weeks. details right now. >>> very good morning to you. i'm veronica de la cruz. this is "first look" on msnbc. >>> heading into tonight's third and final presidential debate, our new nbc news "wall street journal" poll shows election night could be a cliff-hanger with the candidates now dead even. chuck todd breaks down the numbers. >> reporter: the new nbc news "wall street journal" poll shows the candidates in a 47-47 tie among likely voters. in mid september, the president led 50-45. the numbers show an evenly divided country overall. the president's job approval holding steady at 49%. economic approval down at 46%. foreign policy approval at 49%. the poll also shows a clear enthusiasm gap. the president has a 49-44 lead among all registered voters, but that 47-47 tie amo
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it looks to him like romney is leading obama. that clip, later in the show. >>> let's get to the news live at 5:30 a.m. here at 30 rock here in new york city. we begin with the final sprint to election day. the keanes' travel plans tell you everything you need to know about where this race will be had. our nbc political team puts the remaining number of tossup states now at seven with a total of 89 electoral votes up for grabs. today alone, the white house connecticco contenders will hit four of the states from davenport to reno, nevada. the latest "washington post"/abc news poll, this race is statistically tied. mitt romney looking to claim the momentum yesterday with just 13 days to go. >> these debates have super charged our campaign. there's no question about it. we're seeing more and more enthusiasm, more and more support. i had to look at the president's campaign as well through the eyes of those debates. and well, you know, he's been reduced to try to defend characters on "sesame street" and word games of various kinds and
it looks to him like romney is leading obama. that clip, later in the show. >>> let's get to the news live at 5:30 a.m. here at 30 rock here in new york city. we begin with the final sprint to election day. the keanes' travel plans tell you everything you need to know about where this race will be had. our nbc political team puts the remaining number of tossup states now at seven with a total of 89 electoral votes up for grabs. today alone, the white house connecticco contenders will...
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so far romney is declining to ask senate nominee to remove a campaign ad from the air featuring romney's endorsement of mourdock's senate bid. >>> earlier in the day the president sat down with brian william, part of exclusive behind the scenes access to president obama on the campaign trail, with just 12 days to go, brian asked the president if he surprised the race is so tight. >> after '08, power of incumbency, you got osama bin laden, you did not expect to be sitting on a more substantial race than we are here? >> no, brian, listen, you have short memory. folks in your business were writing me off a year ago, saying there's no way i would win. so, you know, these things go in ebbs and flows. the one thing i've always tried to be is steady in terms of what i'm believing in, who i'm fighting for. and i think that one of the qualities i bring to bear in this campaign is people see, what did i say i was going to do in 2008 and what have i delivered and they can have some confidence that the things i say i mean. >> you can see more of brian's interview with the president on the campaign t
so far romney is declining to ask senate nominee to remove a campaign ad from the air featuring romney's endorsement of mourdock's senate bid. >>> earlier in the day the president sat down with brian william, part of exclusive behind the scenes access to president obama on the campaign trail, with just 12 days to go, brian asked the president if he surprised the race is so tight. >> after '08, power of incumbency, you got osama bin laden, you did not expect to be sitting on a...
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romney and president obama crisscross the country trying to reach each voter. >> what is the cure for romnesia? >> well, obama care covers preexisting conditions, so -- >> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. october. >>> good morning, everyone, i'm lynn berry. this is "first look" on msnbc. >>> right now, hurricane sandy looks to become a menace to folks along the east coast. it's expected to bring high winds and heavy rain, even some snow to some areas. now, early this morning sandy slammed into cubas a strong category 2 hurricane, packing wind of 110 miles per hour. this storm is being blamed for two deaths so far. one in jamaica and one in haiti. so, nbc meteorologist bill karins has been tracking this powerful hurricane this morning. what can you tell us? >> unfortunately, the storm intensified and right now over santiago cuba got nailed in the unfortunate right quadrant at the eye of landfall. jamaica, 75% of the island does not have power and bands over hatedty will cause life threatening flash flooding through the morning hours. the bahamas during the day toda
romney and president obama crisscross the country trying to reach each voter. >> what is the cure for romnesia? >> well, obama care covers preexisting conditions, so -- >> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. october. >>> good morning, everyone, i'm lynn berry. this is "first look" on msnbc. >>> right now, hurricane sandy looks to become a menace to folks along the east coast. it's expected to bring high winds and heavy rain, even...
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romney's at 206. he would need some combination, even if he gets florida and even if he gets virginia where he's favored. 248, 271, colorado and even if he gets colorado. look at that, he's at 257. wisconsin, 267 and you can swap wisconsin for iowa. it's why the midwest is so important and why it is so key for mitt romney to win two of those three midwestern states and if president obama gets ohio you can see how difficult the path becomes for romney and how it can go for president obama. >> domenica, what's the one state that will keep us up all night come election day. >> well, you know, we've talked a lot about florida. we've talked a lot about virginia and we've talked about the importance of ohio and it's still important and lots of electoral votes out there and let's put all of these back in and let's take a look here and the one state we think about is colorado, because if you were to take florida and give it to mitt romney, virginia, give it to mitt romney, o highway owe, give it to mitt romne
romney's at 206. he would need some combination, even if he gets florida and even if he gets virginia where he's favored. 248, 271, colorado and even if he gets colorado. look at that, he's at 257. wisconsin, 267 and you can swap wisconsin for iowa. it's why the midwest is so important and why it is so key for mitt romney to win two of those three midwestern states and if president obama gets ohio you can see how difficult the path becomes for romney and how it can go for president obama....
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romney tries to have voters believe that he's a car guy, proud son of george romney, held of american motors. but there is that op-ed that will haunt him for the next nine days. and the title says it all. let detroit go bankrupt. romney might have been voicing his opposition to bailing out the auto companies and instead managed -- wanted to go with managed bankruptcy, but it translated if he want detroit to go away and die. and while the auto industry is making a slow and somewhat staggered comeback, it walk as fine line between bankruptcy and solvency. president obama's plan did not give up on the american car or american car manufacturing. and that may translate in the president's favor beyond michigan into key battleground states like ohio where recent polls show him doing better among white male voters than in other parts of the country. so ari, to me this notion of romney trying to sell himself as an automat bot when he's clear deceptive, he can keep saying i love cars when we have that let detroit go bankrupt headline. >> this goes to the entire mindset of their world views. mit
romney tries to have voters believe that he's a car guy, proud son of george romney, held of american motors. but there is that op-ed that will haunt him for the next nine days. and the title says it all. let detroit go bankrupt. romney might have been voicing his opposition to bailing out the auto companies and instead managed -- wanted to go with managed bankruptcy, but it translated if he want detroit to go away and die. and while the auto industry is making a slow and somewhat staggered...
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rob portman, who was governor romney's debate partner, is the chair of the romney team here in ohio. he feels a lot of pressure to deliver this state and he says basically, if they don't win here he sees it's going to be very difficult for them to win the white house. so all eyes on sandy at the moment, and also ohio. >> well put. keeping our eyes on both places. thank you very much, nbc's ron mott there. >>> so, popular vote there's electoral vote. could it be a split election? that's our question out there today. i'd like you all to talk to me on twitter, @alexwitt. i will be reading some of your tweets throughout the day. you can also hit me up on facebook. >>> the road to 270. could it all come down to colorado? we'll take a look at the rocky mountain showdown. keep it here on "weekends with alex witt." the capital one cash rewards card gives you a 50% annual bonus. and everyone, but her... likes 50% more cash. but, i have an idea. do you want a princess dress? yes how about some cupcakes? yes lollipop? yes! do you want an etch a sketch? yes! do you want 50% more cash? no you got
rob portman, who was governor romney's debate partner, is the chair of the romney team here in ohio. he feels a lot of pressure to deliver this state and he says basically, if they don't win here he sees it's going to be very difficult for them to win the white house. so all eyes on sandy at the moment, and also ohio. >> well put. keeping our eyes on both places. thank you very much, nbc's ron mott there. >>> so, popular vote there's electoral vote. could it be a split election?...
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is it the romney there last night or the romney in the past? do you think he really believes that 2014 is it? or he asks the generals again, do we stay longer? >> we're probably going to end up with some sort of a residual force, but right now close to 70,000. if we end up with 10,000 or 15,000 in afghanistan, it's not the end of the world. i think it makes sense if we can get a situation where americans and afghans can work together and train together. the biggest problem with afghanistan is people we're training are killing the americans. >> and, willie, that really is -- i did not go to any military colleges, but if you were actually training people to turn around and kill you, that's a bad sign you need to get out of the country. >> i audited a class at west pointe once. >> here we go. we were doing so well. coming up live -- >> what about the giants? we're going to talk about the giants. >> we're going to keep going here. senator john mccain will be here onset. and also romney's sparring partner and debate prep, dr. brzezinski will join us
is it the romney there last night or the romney in the past? do you think he really believes that 2014 is it? or he asks the generals again, do we stay longer? >> we're probably going to end up with some sort of a residual force, but right now close to 70,000. if we end up with 10,000 or 15,000 in afghanistan, it's not the end of the world. i think it makes sense if we can get a situation where americans and afghans can work together and train together. the biggest problem with...
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clearly, romney caught up. i think obama did a lot in the last debate to blunt whatever momentum that created. but here we are. >> i'm looking out the window, john harwood, women for mitt. and she is very excited, yes, yes, i see, hello, jumping up and down. and as you look at the polls here, there is a pronounced gender back, president obama leads romney by 15 points. but we have seen different polls -- >> that's in ohio. "wall street journal" poll shows a tightening gap, eight percentage points or other polls that show it closer. but it looks like if you listen to chuck, he's dead right. can barack obama run up a big enough lead with women, and with hispanics? if he does, he wins. if he doesn't, he loses, right? >> no question, those are the two important constituencies, as well as whether or not they can get young people out. young people, who overwhelmingly for obama are down in enthusiasm. by the way, it is clear that if gene robinson were on the ballot, he would be doing better with women. >> are you kidd
clearly, romney caught up. i think obama did a lot in the last debate to blunt whatever momentum that created. but here we are. >> i'm looking out the window, john harwood, women for mitt. and she is very excited, yes, yes, i see, hello, jumping up and down. and as you look at the polls here, there is a pronounced gender back, president obama leads romney by 15 points. but we have seen different polls -- >> that's in ohio. "wall street journal" poll shows a tightening gap,...
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president, or mitt romney? other than cutting taxes, how are we going to get going into the next four years? >> you know the answer to the question you just asked. it is pretty simple. fear of losing. fear of losing their grip on power. both parties, both candidates, governor romney said the other night -- he's absolutely correct. with regard to afghanistan and anywhere else in the world. between can't kill our way to victory. and we can't. what he didn't say was we can't cut our way to solvency. you can call it what you will. you can call it raising taxes or whatever. we have to address the tax code in the system. it has to be reformed. >> when we come back, first account of the most extraordinary battle in the afghan war. dakota meyer joins us to talk about it. kate white is here with her new book with secret success tips for the gutsy girl. first, here's bill karins. he has a check on the forecast. serious forecast. >> pit have a lot to get to. maybe a high impact, major east coast storm to talk about come s
president, or mitt romney? other than cutting taxes, how are we going to get going into the next four years? >> you know the answer to the question you just asked. it is pretty simple. fear of losing. fear of losing their grip on power. both parties, both candidates, governor romney said the other night -- he's absolutely correct. with regard to afghanistan and anywhere else in the world. between can't kill our way to victory. and we can't. what he didn't say was we can't cut our way to...
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she said that she was for -- >> mitt romney. >> -- mitt romney. and all of these horrible people booed this 9-year-old girl. >> really loudly. you didn't hear it as much watching at home. >> mika's claiming she's trying to protect this girl from these horrible people who booed a 9-year-old. >> i was. >> the picture was like this. her hand was on the 9-year-old girl's face like that. >> because the guy behind was like "no! boo!" >> screaming at the 9-year-old girl. >> and i told him off. that's what you also see in the video. >> her hand -- if you're going to protect a 9-year-old girl, don't do it by suffocating her. >> i liked the baby wearing the tie. he was cute. >> it reminded me of a final episode of "m.a.s.h." still ahead, richard wolffe, chuck todd, "financial times" gillian tett. jamie redford. this is huge. seriously, wake up the kids for this. >> oh, my god! wow! >> at 7:00 a.m. eastern, rick stengel to reveal "time" magazine's new issue, and he is bringing somebody to help him. academy award winner, director, producer, steven spielberg.
she said that she was for -- >> mitt romney. >> -- mitt romney. and all of these horrible people booed this 9-year-old girl. >> really loudly. you didn't hear it as much watching at home. >> mika's claiming she's trying to protect this girl from these horrible people who booed a 9-year-old. >> i was. >> the picture was like this. her hand was on the 9-year-old girl's face like that. >> because the guy behind was like "no! boo!" >>...
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how do you think things are going there for governor romney? do you think it is possible he could win o hi a? >> i may two trips to ohio -- the think it is possible for him to win ohio? >> i made two trips to ohio. there is a wave of taking over state house state senate and state legislatures. you hampshire is the same way. they have 2/3 of the senate and 2/3 of the house is republican. in ohio, kasich wins by a couple of points, but they take over the state house and the state senate. a win 10 out of 18 congressional seats. we are projecting things, you cannot go from 2008 and 2010 and say we are went back to 2008 before we get to 2012. it is a direct line from 2010 to get to 2012. of the polls are underestimating where we will be. my prediction is that this will be 1918. this will be an election that was projected to be close. -- my prediction is that this -- be 980. -- 1980. >> how to reconcile some of the policy positions you have that are different from governor romney, particularly when it pertains to foreign affairs and being on the camp
how do you think things are going there for governor romney? do you think it is possible he could win o hi a? >> i may two trips to ohio -- the think it is possible for him to win ohio? >> i made two trips to ohio. there is a wave of taking over state house state senate and state legislatures. you hampshire is the same way. they have 2/3 of the senate and 2/3 of the house is republican. in ohio, kasich wins by a couple of points, but they take over the state house and the state...
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i think it's a foregone conclusion, romney is it going to win the state. i don't think many people are listing it as a battleground state this year, so missouri has become more conservative and more republican, and so i think he really has a chance. >> susan? >> other than indiana, are both states trending republican, but again, those two senate candidates now are in trouble. can you tell me, just yes or no, if you believe the republicans will be able to take over the majority, will they win enough seats and next week take the majority? >> yes or no? 50%, you know, i can't tell you for sure. i think there's several we're going to pick up, but there may be a few that we don't hold as well, so we'll have to see which direction we go, but it's -- you know, it's going to be a real big year if we win the senate, i think. >> speaking to that a little bit, i noticed you're on message there with senator mcconnell on staying it's a 50-50 chance, because that's the same thing he says all the time. how will you work with your -- >> maybe that's -- >> how will you wor
i think it's a foregone conclusion, romney is it going to win the state. i don't think many people are listing it as a battleground state this year, so missouri has become more conservative and more republican, and so i think he really has a chance. >> susan? >> other than indiana, are both states trending republican, but again, those two senate candidates now are in trouble. can you tell me, just yes or no, if you believe the republicans will be able to take over the majority, will...
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romney is calling it a sign of being desperate, even as romney was racking up his own air miles. we'll check in with the romney camp, but first, brian williams has been given full access to the campaign swing. he checks in tonight from denver. >> reporter: well, lester, good evening, having approached both campaigns about getting access and spending time with them as we get close today finds us in the middle of roughly 24 hours riding along during several stops with the obama campaign. earlier today that meant a stop in iowa. we had an opportunity to sit down with the president, all of that, by the way, for a special package on tomorrow evening's broadcast of "rock center." i started out today asking him where he finds himself in this race right now. how is it that with what 13 days to go -- you are fighting for your life in a 47-47-race? >> well, actually, i think that you know, we always knew this was going to be a close race from the start. and what we have right now is a lead that we have maintained throughout this campaign, and we are going to just continue to drive home the
romney is calling it a sign of being desperate, even as romney was racking up his own air miles. we'll check in with the romney camp, but first, brian williams has been given full access to the campaign swing. he checks in tonight from denver. >> reporter: well, lester, good evening, having approached both campaigns about getting access and spending time with them as we get close today finds us in the middle of roughly 24 hours riding along during several stops with the obama campaign....
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we would be getting with respect to foreign policy. >> the doubts about governor romney's beliefs expressed in rolling stone. "you know kids have good instinct. they look at the other guy and say that's a [ bleep ] i can tell." the new poll gives the president a 50 to 45 edge in the crucial state of ohio. >> we're gonna win ohio! >> but six minutes before that -- >> it wod be easier to find people who voted for barack obama and change their minds. i need ohio. ohio is going to set the course of the nation. we're going to win. >> by using a page from the two now eight obama campaign book. >> we want a president who will actually bring big changes, and i will and he won't. >> there was good news for governor romney that in cbs poll which shows him leading by seven points among independent voters in ohio, the voters both candidates are targeting. some campaign finance reports were due today. when the numbers get crunched we may find the cost of this year's campaign has reached $2 billion. >> and that is a lot of money. thank you, gary. join us tomorrow 5:00 as andrea mccarren continues our ser
we would be getting with respect to foreign policy. >> the doubts about governor romney's beliefs expressed in rolling stone. "you know kids have good instinct. they look at the other guy and say that's a [ bleep ] i can tell." the new poll gives the president a 50 to 45 edge in the crucial state of ohio. >> we're gonna win ohio! >> but six minutes before that -- >> it wod be easier to find people who voted for barack obama and change their minds. i need ohio....
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romney and ryan kicked off the blitz in nevada. the president is headed the six states over the next two days while romney hits colorado, nevada, iowa, and ohio. >> spending millions against question 7. and that upsets me. you don't want to upset jonathan ogdon. >>no, you don't. >> the pair came up in support of expanded gambling. if passed, it would add live table games to maryland's casinos. it would create another 500 jobs and bring in additional revenue from table games. members of baltimore's clergy rallied against expanded gambling. >> we have to stop this silly logic that says we can find our virtues by expanding our vices. >> of the clergy coalition is joined by state delegates. they say that it will create jobs, boost economic development, and increase education funding. this election, you cannot stay more connected than ever before using new election 2012 smart phone applications. find early voting centers in a preview the ballot question. baltimore's main tourist attraction is being sold once again. the location had been
romney and ryan kicked off the blitz in nevada. the president is headed the six states over the next two days while romney hits colorado, nevada, iowa, and ohio. >> spending millions against question 7. and that upsets me. you don't want to upset jonathan ogdon. >>no, you don't. >> the pair came up in support of expanded gambling. if passed, it would add live table games to maryland's casinos. it would create another 500 jobs and bring in additional revenue from table games....
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president obama and mitt romney crisscross the country trying to reach every possible voter. >>> what is the cure for romnesia? >> well, obama care covers pre-existing conditions. >> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. >> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. october. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good morning. aim lynn berry. right now hurricane sandy looks to become a menace for folks all along the u.s. east koempts it's expected to bring high winds and heavy rain, even some snow to areas. early this morning sandy slammed into cuba as a strong category 2 hurricane packing winds of 110 miles per hour. the storm is being blamed for two deaths so far, one in jamaica and one in haiti. nbc meteorologist bill karins has been tracking this powerful hurricane for us. bill, what can you tell us? >> this is going to be an historic event but eventually all the way up into areas of new england. let's get into it. the storm intensified before it slammed into cuba. there's the eye off the coast. this rain ban over haiti, they're also going to
president obama and mitt romney crisscross the country trying to reach every possible voter. >>> what is the cure for romnesia? >> well, obama care covers pre-existing conditions. >> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. >> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. october. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good morning. aim lynn berry. right now hurricane sandy looks to become a menace for folks all along the u.s....
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president obama and mitt romney crisscross the country trying to reach every possible voter. >>> what is the cure for romnesia? >> well, obama care covers pre-existing conditions. >>> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. >>> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. october. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good morning, everyone. i'm lynn berry. right now hurricane sandy looks to become a menace for folks all along the u.s. east coast. it's expected to bring high winds and heavy rain and even snow to some areas. early this morning sandy slammed into cuba as a strong category 2 hurricane packing winds of 110 miles per hour. this storm is being blamed for two deaths so far, one in jamaica, one in haiti. so nbc's meteorologist bill karins is tracking this powerful hurricane this morning. bill, what can you tell us? >> we're in the middle of an historic event. it has already hit jamaica and it's over the top of cuba. it's going to head up into the bahamas. for the southeastern u.s. it will be a glancing blow as far as florida is concerned. th
president obama and mitt romney crisscross the country trying to reach every possible voter. >>> what is the cure for romnesia? >> well, obama care covers pre-existing conditions. >>> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. >>> and pablo sandoval is major league baseball's new mr. october. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good morning, everyone. i'm lynn berry. right now hurricane sandy looks to become a menace for folks...
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governor romney says it and too little too late. according to the commerce department the economy grew at 2 percent rate the last few months up .7 percent, but analysts say not enough to boost hiring. the president is acknowledging more work needs to be done but claiming growth will slow under governor romney's plan. the president says mitt romney has given us nothing but a drastic plan that independent economists say will fail to create jobs and low g.d.p. growth by an average of percent. governor romney responded this afternoon giving what the campaign billed as a "major economic speech" in the swing state of iowa. >> where are the jobs? where are the nine million more jobs president obama promised the stimulus would have created by now? they are in china. mexico. canada. in countries that have made themselves more attractive for entrepreneurs and business and investment as his policies have made it less attractive. >>shepard: government holds an education on economic issues with 51 percent trust him more to handle the economy and
governor romney says it and too little too late. according to the commerce department the economy grew at 2 percent rate the last few months up .7 percent, but analysts say not enough to boost hiring. the president is acknowledging more work needs to be done but claiming growth will slow under governor romney's plan. the president says mitt romney has given us nothing but a drastic plan that independent economists say will fail to create jobs and low g.d.p. growth by an average of percent....
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. >>> signs that the political climate's on fire, one leesburg couple found their actual romney sign burning in their front yard. surae chinn talked with the stevens family today. >> it was a little scatter. >> reporter: a driver stopped to tell the stevens their yard sign was on fire. >> monday morning there was a knock at the door. >> reporter: that set off libby stevens' two dogs. >> there was a huge fireball in my front yard. >> reporter: the stevens are romney supporters. before it all went up in smoke she took a few snapshots of what was left of their 4 by 8- foot romney sign in their front yard. >> it is very disheartening and sad that somebody would choose to do this. shame on them. >> reporter: this is a friendlyeesburg street where neighbors have differing views both democratic and republican signs put up. sure, a few signs have been stolen here or there, but never have they heard of one burning down. >> everybody in our neighborhood is very peaceful and it's shocking that we would go to that length to, you know, make this a really negative political environment. >> we shou
. >>> signs that the political climate's on fire, one leesburg couple found their actual romney sign burning in their front yard. surae chinn talked with the stevens family today. >> it was a little scatter. >> reporter: a driver stopped to tell the stevens their yard sign was on fire. >> monday morning there was a knock at the door. >> reporter: that set off libby stevens' two dogs. >> there was a huge fireball in my front yard. >> reporter: the...
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mitt romney when the key swing state, nevada. the battleground map still seems to favor obama. they could lose in this day, when ohio, and still win the election. >> wincome to maryland in november, there are a number of important issues on the ballot. some local clergy have been taking a firm stance on several of the referendums. gary sims continues our team coverage with a look at how that will impact election. >> just like other voters, they have various viewpoints. it is the rallying cry of politicians, ministers opposed to expanded gambling in maryland seeking to beat creston 7 on election day. >> we have to stop this silly logic that says we can -- >> for many, it is a moral issue. >> our children don't need a bet, they need an investment. >> the clergy are also taking a stand on the dream act and they are deeply divided on another ballot referendum, marriage equality. >> i am sure that we can work out something where we don't have to redefine marriage for everybody. >> ministers, rabbis, and other religious leaders who have played roles in shaping public policy are takin
mitt romney when the key swing state, nevada. the battleground map still seems to favor obama. they could lose in this day, when ohio, and still win the election. >> wincome to maryland in november, there are a number of important issues on the ballot. some local clergy have been taking a firm stance on several of the referendums. gary sims continues our team coverage with a look at how that will impact election. >> just like other voters, they have various viewpoints. it is the...
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. >> reporter: the stevens are romney supporters. she took a few snapshots of what was left of their 4 by 8- foot romney sign in their front yard. >> there's political signs up and down the street. it is disheartening and sad that somebody would choose to do this. shame on them. freedom of speech, what's wrong with them? >> reporter: this is a friendly leesburg street where neighbors have differing views both democratic and republican signs put up. sure, a few spines have been stolen, but -- signs have been stolen, but never have they heard of one burning down. >> she has strong political beliefs. she's a good friend and definitely has the right to put her signs up in her yard. >> reporter: stevens has since put up a much smaller sign. >> it's just nasty. it's wrong. >> reporter: in leesburg, surae chinn, 9 news now. >>> there is sad news out of hawaii tonight where a veteran who captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands around the world passed away. 92-year-old frank tonabi's story went viral earlier this week avenue filled out h
. >> reporter: the stevens are romney supporters. she took a few snapshots of what was left of their 4 by 8- foot romney sign in their front yard. >> there's political signs up and down the street. it is disheartening and sad that somebody would choose to do this. shame on them. freedom of speech, what's wrong with them? >> reporter: this is a friendly leesburg street where neighbors have differing views both democratic and republican signs put up. sure, a few spines have been...
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that word "big" we heard 24 times from romney today. we are likely to hear it again several times tonight. lester? >> peter and kristen on the campaign trail for us tonight, thank you. now through election day you can watch every presidential campaign event streaming live online at nbc news.com. >>> there is other news to tell you about. authorities in michigan launched a manhunt to catch a possible serial shooter. at least 24 drivers have been shot along i-96 in the last two weeks. the latest happening today. two cars were shot at. one man was hit while driving to the world series. the bullet came through the driver's side door. authorities say he's expected to be okay. >>> overseas to the crisis in syria where a muslim holiday cease-fire deal appears to be over after just a day. government forces launched air strikes around damascus today, flattening buildings. rebel forces responded with bomb blasts of their own. at least 16 people died in back and forth attacks. >>> a lot more to tell you about on this saturday night as we continue
that word "big" we heard 24 times from romney today. we are likely to hear it again several times tonight. lester? >> peter and kristen on the campaign trail for us tonight, thank you. now through election day you can watch every presidential campaign event streaming live online at nbc news.com. >>> there is other news to tell you about. authorities in michigan launched a manhunt to catch a possible serial shooter. at least 24 drivers have been shot along i-96 in the...
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sunday republican nominee mitt romney will be at rallies in haymarket, richmond and virginia beach. today, though, president obama kicked off the push through the old dominion with an appearance in richmond and there he thanked a prominent republican for his endorsement of the democrat's reelection. >> i was proud and humbled to learn that we have colin powell supporting this campaign. [ cheering and applause ] >> i'm grateful to him for his lifetime of service to his country both as a soldier and as a diplomat. >> at the same time the president spoke in richmond republican running mate paul ryan was addressing a crowd an hour away in bristol. >> this is an important election of a lifetime. we are picking the trajectory, the destiny, the path of this country for at least a generation. >> the most recent poll out of virginia comes from rasmussen, a sample of 750 voters yesterday giving romney a two- point edge. however, that poll has a four- pointer roar margin. >>> there is new -- four-point margin of error. >>> there is new information about a criminal probe in arlington one day af
sunday republican nominee mitt romney will be at rallies in haymarket, richmond and virginia beach. today, though, president obama kicked off the push through the old dominion with an appearance in richmond and there he thanked a prominent republican for his endorsement of the democrat's reelection. >> i was proud and humbled to learn that we have colin powell supporting this campaign. [ cheering and applause ] >> i'm grateful to him for his lifetime of service to his country both...
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mitt romney's campaign is temporarily stop sending fund raisers. romney urging supporters to keep the millions at risk in their prayers. >>> i know that right now some people in the country are a little bit nervous about a storm about to hit the coast and our thoughts and prayers are with the people who find themselves in harm's way. >> the romney campaign will use the campaign buzz to help with relief efforts across the east coast. also collect supplies for storm victims in virginia. he will hold rallies in virginia. it will have extended hours those affected in the storms in maryland early voting suspended as the storm makes its way. >>> now it is time for the rest of your headlines. hurricane sandy wreaking havoc across the country. 7200 flights and moving up the east coast. some families stranded for days. >> up in new york they have been preparing for the hurricane now they have to go through it on their own. i don't think they will fly out on tuesday. maybe lucky for wednesday or thursday. >> a lot of airlines are waving fees for passengers t
mitt romney's campaign is temporarily stop sending fund raisers. romney urging supporters to keep the millions at risk in their prayers. >>> i know that right now some people in the country are a little bit nervous about a storm about to hit the coast and our thoughts and prayers are with the people who find themselves in harm's way. >> the romney campaign will use the campaign buzz to help with relief efforts across the east coast. also collect supplies for storm victims in...
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romney was bad on issues. and another woman saying no, no, no, he's not bad. they're mischaracterizing him. >> is it the fact that people might be afraid of the republican party or afraid of mitt romney specifically? i think the narrative might be changing that people might like mitt romney. i like my congressman, i don't like congress. >> the challenge for him is the etch a sketch narrative which is people feel they don't know entirely where he stands. for instance, mccain was known as the renegade. if someone criticized the gop, mccain is different, he's a maverick. with mitt romney we're not exactly sure. he's perceived as someone who switches positions so many times that you're not sure what his position is. when someone says something negative, how are you sure it's not true? one of the things it didn't show, one of his surrogates who said abortion isn't an important issue. he was speaking on behalf of the romney campaign. that's an anchor. that's when you start seeing the incanninging. >> is there still
romney was bad on issues. and another woman saying no, no, no, he's not bad. they're mischaracterizing him. >> is it the fact that people might be afraid of the republican party or afraid of mitt romney specifically? i think the narrative might be changing that people might like mitt romney. i like my congressman, i don't like congress. >> the challenge for him is the etch a sketch narrative which is people feel they don't know entirely where he stands. for instance, mccain was...
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they benefit governor romney. if you are talking strictly on paper. the more enthusiastic voters are older. >> the states effected by sandy are solidly blue. >> well, virginia. this is going to be a close election. virginia could be effected. i told you congressman clay burn. it could make a difference. >> all eyes remain on ohio. governor romney was in ohio campaigning and made mention of the storm and the impact of sandy. take a look. >> i know that right now, some people in the country are nervous about a storm about to hit the coast. our thoughts and prayers are with the people who find themselves in harms way. [ applause ] >> so both sides recognizing the fact sandy is going to dominate the realities, the lives of so many voters over the next week. do you think though, that is going to implement the change where more focus as we talk about the campaigns staying tight in ohio. more attention going into that state? >> yeah, i think that remains to be seen. earlier today, the president mentioned it remains to be seen whether this is going to affect
they benefit governor romney. if you are talking strictly on paper. the more enthusiastic voters are older. >> the states effected by sandy are solidly blue. >> well, virginia. this is going to be a close election. virginia could be effected. i told you congressman clay burn. it could make a difference. >> all eyes remain on ohio. governor romney was in ohio campaigning and made mention of the storm and the impact of sandy. take a look. >> i know that right now, some...
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i'm mitt romney, and i approve this message. i'm mitt romney, we had a good group of people. good group of employees out there. this was a booming place. and mitt romney and bain capital turned it in to a junk yard. i was suddenly, 60 years old. i had no health care. mainly i was thinking about my family. how am i going to take care of my family. he promised us the same things he's promising the united states. and he'll give you the same thing he gave us. nothing. anncr: priorities usa action is responsible for the content of this advertising. and balanced the budget every year. and tim kaine and i both cut our own pay as governors, to lead by example. mark warner and i reached across party lines to get things done. we were a great team in richmond and we'll be a great team in washington. i'm tim kaine and i approve this message ...because we'll work together to restore fiscal responsibility, grow our economy and create jobs. [ male announcer ] tim kaine. bringing people together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. . >>> on election day, voters will put to rest a heated deb
i'm mitt romney, and i approve this message. i'm mitt romney, we had a good group of people. good group of employees out there. this was a booming place. and mitt romney and bain capital turned it in to a junk yard. i was suddenly, 60 years old. i had no health care. mainly i was thinking about my family. how am i going to take care of my family. he promised us the same things he's promising the united states. and he'll give you the same thing he gave us. nothing. anncr: priorities usa action...
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could romney actually do that? >> i'm more bullish on romney winning but i'm a little bearish on getting to 330. i think high 280s to low 300s is more like it. you have a storm going up the atlantic seaboard. romney's had one surge in the last three weeks which has made him competitive to ahead in several battleground states. the question is does he have a second surge come the final weekend of the election. what happened in 1980, reagan had one surge after the debate but then he had a gigantic surge the final weekend. reagan upon 50.1% of the popular vote in 1980. and he won 90% of the electoral college because all these midwestern states tumbled to him. >> right. the first debate was a blowout for romney. the second and third debates, it's possible president obama won on little technical points, although it was very close. look at these polls coming in. "the washington post"/abc poll today, for the first time -- they've switched to likely voters for the first time, romney gets his 50%. i believe obama's 47%. that
could romney actually do that? >> i'm more bullish on romney winning but i'm a little bearish on getting to 330. i think high 280s to low 300s is more like it. you have a storm going up the atlantic seaboard. romney's had one surge in the last three weeks which has made him competitive to ahead in several battleground states. the question is does he have a second surge come the final weekend of the election. what happened in 1980, reagan had one surge after the debate but then he had a...
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romney and i approve this message. [ romney ] i'm mitt romney "and what do you do?" "oh, i sell insurance like no one else." "oh, that's nice." "thank you." now, that's progressive. call or click today. >>> i'm storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein with the first hurricane sandy update. first heavy rains from sandy crossing the bay and getting closer to us. expect a band of very heavy rain to move right into washington here over the next hour or so. that may cause some brief flooding initially then some more likely on the way later today. hour by hour throughout the day, rain will increase, winds will increase. a latest look at all the warnings and the seven day outlook in ten minutes. back to you. >> thank you, tom. >>> it is now 5:44. sandy's track puts much more of the northeast in direct danger. ike leggett: gaming generated one hundred and eighty... million dollars for maryland schools. question seven will double it. rushern baker: question seven will add table games and... a new casino, generating millions of dollars... every year, without raising taxes. legge
romney and i approve this message. [ romney ] i'm mitt romney "and what do you do?" "oh, i sell insurance like no one else." "oh, that's nice." "thank you." now, that's progressive. call or click today. >>> i'm storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein with the first hurricane sandy update. first heavy rains from sandy crossing the bay and getting closer to us. expect a band of very heavy rain to move right into washington here over the next hour or...
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governor romney working furiously to steal wisconsin. it has been since 1984 that a republican presidential candidate managed to capture the badger state. both republican and democratic strategist bombarding wisconsin with television ads. >> he went to the middle east and flew to egypt in you skip israel. our closest friend. >> florida is too close to call. the difference between what was and what could have been. >> the obama campaign is on a mission to win again in wisconsin. he captured the state back in 2008. clearly a lot of enthusiasm here. a strong incentive to vote for both parties. the race here in wisconsin going down to the water. wire. >> i cannot wait until it is over. you do not know who to believe. >> that is every day. a minimum of four calls. it is hard to like anything. i like to see something done for the american people. if >> governor romney schedule tomb of attend a rally in milwaukee. >>president obama will try to persuade voters through t-v interviews today. the president will do ten interviews, which will air in
governor romney working furiously to steal wisconsin. it has been since 1984 that a republican presidential candidate managed to capture the badger state. both republican and democratic strategist bombarding wisconsin with television ads. >> he went to the middle east and flew to egypt in you skip israel. our closest friend. >> florida is too close to call. the difference between what was and what could have been. >> the obama campaign is on a mission to win again in...
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romney had a couple things cancel. the president began his day coming out just behind me, walking across the street with his two daughters with their god mother attending services at st. john's church. the president hasn't been home much lately. time with his family. the walk across the park on a dry morning here in washington. he went down into southwest washington, visited fema headquarters, asked a lot of questions. we listened to him here. the audio here in the white house. he asked about snowfall in west virginia, how long it would take to get power restored. all the way to the ohio valley, he was told. then he emerged before cameras and made a lengthy statement. we are going play it for you now. >> good afternoon, everybody. obviously, all of us across the country are concerned about the potential impact of hurricane sandy. this is a serious and big storm. my first message is to all the people across the eastern sea board, mid-atlantic going north that you need to take this very seriously and follow the instructi
romney had a couple things cancel. the president began his day coming out just behind me, walking across the street with his two daughters with their god mother attending services at st. john's church. the president hasn't been home much lately. time with his family. the walk across the park on a dry morning here in washington. he went down into southwest washington, visited fema headquarters, asked a lot of questions. we listened to him here. the audio here in the white house. he asked about...
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romney has to do. he a planned to going to new hampshire but it's not likely it's going ticking take place. the campaign is going out of it's a way they want to be a as conscientious as possible giving as much time and space and not tax can the resources, president obama went to the head of the federal emergency management office for a bit of a status report. mr. romney does not enjoy that power of incumbency but every hour lost to sandy is precious time that neither of these campaigns can really afford to give up. ohio has been an obama advantage in the polls for many, many days. romney campaign say they have caught up. new poll out from ohio, consortium of newspapers that mr. romney's momentum is not an actual tie at 49-49 apiece. >> harris: carl cameron, literally from the road. once again we'll carry that event live in ohio with governor romney and paul ryan coming up. >> gregg: sit down and put on your seat belts. making me nervous. >> massive cover-up or incompetence? very strong words from senat
romney has to do. he a planned to going to new hampshire but it's not likely it's going ticking take place. the campaign is going out of it's a way they want to be a as conscientious as possible giving as much time and space and not tax can the resources, president obama went to the head of the federal emergency management office for a bit of a status report. mr. romney does not enjoy that power of incumbency but every hour lost to sandy is precious time that neither of these campaigns can...
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but so could president obama, even if romney wins ohio in those other states. the tiebreaker would be colorado. meaning whoever wins colorado in that one narrow scenario, romney winning ohio, and those other states, that candidate would win the white house. but the new nbc news marist poll shows colorado right now is exactly tied. i'm steve handelsman, news4. >>> prosecutors ready to name some names once again. the important step they're about to take in the so-called zumba prostition case. >>> a family is puzzled and disturbed after catching a woman doing something strange to their lawn furniture. >>> and we're still tracking sandy for you. here's a live look at west palm beach. our live team coverage continues from florida, plus veronica will be back to tell us just how much damage this storm could do to our region. stay with us. anncr: five hundred and thirty seven. the number of votes that changed the course of american history. newscaster: florida is too close to call... anncr: the difference between what was... and what could have been. so this year, if y
but so could president obama, even if romney wins ohio in those other states. the tiebreaker would be colorado. meaning whoever wins colorado in that one narrow scenario, romney winning ohio, and those other states, that candidate would win the white house. but the new nbc news marist poll shows colorado right now is exactly tied. i'm steve handelsman, news4. >>> prosecutors ready to name some names once again. the important step they're about to take in the so-called zumba prostition...
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romney will be able to pull out a victory in ohio? >> well, i think pretty much because the past four years. we've seen what the president has to offer. his going forward isn't a whole lot different than it's been in the past four years. and i think people are ready for a change. big word obama used last time. he was going to cut the deficit in half, increase jobs, we have a little bit of job growth. i don't always credit washington for that. i do credit the states and localities for that. but certainly the deficit's getting out of control and i think people are worried about their future generations being strapped with that. surely governor romney's been in ohio probably just as much as the president. they're hitting us quite a bit. people had a chance to listen what he had to say and trust in it. >> mayor coleman, you're mayor of columbus, ohio. the biggest city. how is the economy? it's coming down in this election to not only the future for other generations but also the economic picture in specific areas of the country. how is th
romney will be able to pull out a victory in ohio? >> well, i think pretty much because the past four years. we've seen what the president has to offer. his going forward isn't a whole lot different than it's been in the past four years. and i think people are ready for a change. big word obama used last time. he was going to cut the deficit in half, increase jobs, we have a little bit of job growth. i don't always credit washington for that. i do credit the states and localities for...
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where mitt romney kept campaigning. both sides figure a big effort like today's energy and commitment to voters, i'm steve handelsman, news4. >>> in northern virginia, jim moran's campaign said the veteran lawmaker has nothing to say about a videotape showing moran's son discussing ways to commit voter fraud. patrick moran stepped down as field director of his father's campaign yesterday. the resignation came hours after a conservative group showing patrick moran discussing how you might cast fraudulent ballots. patrick moran suggested forging voters' utility bills to try to get around the law. catch tom's report coming up on news4 at 5:00. >>> the first day you can enter for a chance to attend the national christmas tree lighting ceremony. yeah, it's in the mid-70s today, but this will be december 6th, usually chilly. again now and monday enter your name to win three tickets. there are 3,000 seated tickets, 14,000 standing room-only tickets. go to our website nbcwashington.com, search christmas tree for a link. winners
where mitt romney kept campaigning. both sides figure a big effort like today's energy and commitment to voters, i'm steve handelsman, news4. >>> in northern virginia, jim moran's campaign said the veteran lawmaker has nothing to say about a videotape showing moran's son discussing ways to commit voter fraud. patrick moran stepped down as field director of his father's campaign yesterday. the resignation came hours after a conservative group showing patrick moran discussing how you...
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governor romney's lead is growing. with 11 days to go, our new abc news/"washington post" poll shows romney with 50% support among likely voters versus 47% for president obama. but that 3 point difference is still within the margin of error. and mr. obama has made history becoming the first sitting president to cast a ballot in early voting. the commander-in-chief, stopped by his polling place in chicago, during the campaign swing in the midwest. we're told the most powerful man in the world still had to show -- his id. several times. and mitt romney campaigns today in, in iowa, rather, and then returns to ohio for another appearance. during a stop yesterday, romney encouraged voters to get to the polls early and to convince undecided friend to support him over the president. >> you and i are both, blown away by information about what is going on in ohio. >> i want to say, a meaty endorsement, meat loaf never endorsed a political candidate, endorsed the governor last night. we don't want to get deepen ohio. they had a
governor romney's lead is growing. with 11 days to go, our new abc news/"washington post" poll shows romney with 50% support among likely voters versus 47% for president obama. but that 3 point difference is still within the margin of error. and mr. obama has made history becoming the first sitting president to cast a ballot in early voting. the commander-in-chief, stopped by his polling place in chicago, during the campaign swing in the midwest. we're told the most powerful man in...